What equipment do I need to take an online course? Computer and internet access several days during the week is required. A CUNY email account is required and provided by the college. Blackboard, the web-based learning classroom, has minimal hardware requirements for your computer. It is strongly recommended that students utilize the Blackboard site and course-associated resources and assignments using a lap-top or large computer screen with capability to hear and view video clips and narrated PowerPoint.Mobile devices are not supported for Blackboard usage.

What can I expect from my online course?
Just like traditional, in-person courses, online courses use a variety of teaching-learning strategies. The specific course objectives, expectations, and assignments will be outlined in the course syllabus.

How flexible is the course schedule?
Online courses follow the College of Staten Island’s academic calendar, www.csi.cuny.edu/currentstudents/academiccalendars/. Many of the courses are structured for asynchronous learning over a 15 week span. Students are expected to log on to Blackboard and check the course postings, information, and e-mail on the first day of class (as per academic calendar). All course assignments and activities must be completed by specified due dates, noted in the course syllabus and/or course calendar schedule. Many courses require discussions postings, dialogue, and/or assignments on more than one day during the week.

What is the time commitment expected for online courses?
Typically, the formula for calculating time needed for a 3 credit course is: 3 hours for every credit hour. That means for a 3 credit course, it's estimated that an average student should be spending about 9 hours per week in the class and assignments. Scheduling uninterrupted time several times during the week to complete course-related work and assignments is strongly recommended. Students are expected to log on to Blackboard and check the course postings, information, and e-mail on the first day of class (as per academic calendar).

Where do I call for information regarding online nursing courses?
Please contact a nursing advisor at 718-982-3810